The document discusses different types of computer network architectures and topologies. It describes peer-to-peer networks and client/server networks, and notes advantages and disadvantages of each. The document also covers different network topologies like bus, star, ring, and mesh, and the pros and cons of each. Finally, it discusses the differences between workgroup and domain network models.
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Types of Network Architecture
1. COMPUTER NETWORKS
Prepared by
S.Sabari Giri Murugan
Faculty G2-Grade
KL University
SESSION II
Types of Network Architecture- Peer-to-Peer & Client/Server,
Workgroup Vs. Domain. Network Topologies, Types of
Topologies, Logical and physical topologies, selecting the
Right Topology
3. TYPES OF NETWORKS - PEER-TO-PEER
Good for small
environments, usually up to
10 computers
No dedicated network
administrator
Each computer must have
specific permissions assigned
Sharing resources can
become a problem if the
computer with the resource
is down
Security is a serious issue
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4. TYPES OF NETWORKS - CLIENT/SERVER
A server has a special
Network Operating system
(NOS) to help provide
resources to multiple users
Client/Server environments
usually have one or more
network administrators
Problems can include access,
security, and integrity of
data
Backups are needed in this
environment
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9. NETWORK TOPOLOGY
A topology is a way of laying out the network.
Topologies can be either physical or logical.
Physical topologies describe how the cables are
run.
Logical topologies describe how the network
messages travel
12. FULLY CONNECTED MESH
TOPOLOGY
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Pros:
Dedicated links
Robustness
Privacy
Easy to identify
fault
Cons:
A lot of cabling
I/O ports
Difficult to move
13. STAR TOPOLOGY
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Pros:
One I/O port per device
Little cabling
Easy to install
Robustness
Easy to identify fault
Cons:
Single point of failure
More cabling still
required
Hub
16. BUS TOPOLOGY
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Pros:
Little cabling
Easy to install
Cons:
Difficult to modify
Difficult to isolate
fault
Break in the bus cable
stops all transmission
18. RING TOPOLOGY
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Pros:
Easy to install
Easy to identify fault
Cons:
Delay in large ring
Break in the ring stops all
transmission
19. PROS & CONS
Topology Advantages Disadvantages
Bus Cheap. Easy to install. Difficult to reconfigure.
Break in bus disables
entire network.
Star Cheap. Easy to install.
Easy to reconfigure.
Fault tolerant.
More expensive than bus.
Ring Efficient. Easy to install. Reconfiguration difficult.
Very expensive.
Mesh Simplest. Most fault tolerant. Reconfiguration extremely difficult.
Extremely expensive.
Very complex.
21. WORKGROUP VS. DOMAIN
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Workgroup
Peer-to-Peer
Environment
Effective for small
environments
Security is a problem
Domain
Client/Server
Environment
Effective for larger
environments
Network administrator
has control
22. WORKGROUP MODEL
All computers are equal
Also known as peer-to-peer
Each computer maintains own set of
Resources
Accounts
Security information
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24. DOMAIN MODEL
Centralizes all shared resources
Single point of administrative and security control
Simpler to manage from administrative and security
standpoint
Requires at least one domain controller (DC)
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